2013 Jeep Patriot Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Jeep Patriot, 3% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had a terrible service experience. I had to wait over a month to get my 2013 Jeep in for warranty service. After another two week wait, I was told all was good and to pick up my vehicle. The maintenance department assured me that the vehicle was good to go repeatedly, even after I asked them multiple times because of prior bad service. The maintenance shop failed to reconnect my vehicles front right ball joint causing a catastrophic loss of control on the road after leaving the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10618192, filed 2014-08, 32,000 miles“Vehicle went in one week ago for noises coming from the rear of the vehicle. Suspension was replaced at 51000 highway miles. Three days later noises returned and vehicle was brought back in to be looked at again. Maintenance personnel stated a possible issue with the lower control arm. Part is currently on back order, waiting to have part reached. This is my second Jeep Patriot that I have owned (first was a 2008 Jeep Patriot) and both had their control arms go around 50,000 miles. Jeep needs to look into recalling these parts because it is apparent that they are not built from quality. …”
NHTSA complaint #10714756, filed 2015-05, 52,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10170314Dec 11, 2019Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root…
- 10061847Jun 21, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10217965Apr 15, 2014Lower Control Arm Cold Temperature Squeak/Creak Noise This bulletin involves applying Nye® lubricant to the front lower control arm rear bushing. Customer may describe a creak or…
- 10061841Apr 10, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 55 | 17% |
| 2010 | 15 | 11% |
| 2009 | 38 | 20% |
| 2008 | 26 | 14% |
| 2007 | 9 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2013 Jeep Patriot
33 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Jeep Patriot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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